The Wonder PC, newly announced at a starting price of only $299 and up, has something in common with all CompAmerica.com PCs: it's backed by 24x7 tech support and has CompAmerica's standard 5 Year Labor/1 Year Parts Limited Warranty.The product, which can be reviewed by logging into http://www.compamerica.com and clicking on the Wonder PCs link at the bottom left of the home page, offers a choice of what CompAmerica indicated werea) The most commonly desired features among all buyers of PCsb) A choice of both Microsoft Windows XP and 2000, along with Red Hat and Suse Linux operating systems which should make the x86 users happyc) Very cost effective options, such as a $249 17" Flat Panel LCD Display and a $29 12-in-1 memory card reader.d) Keyboardless Input, supported, as an option, by the $99 (with system) CompAmerica Digital Memo Pad input device. The Digital Memo not only allows pen input, but can be used for drawings, forms and can store up to 1000 pages within it for mobility purposes. "For those who hate to type, this feature is the way to go!", stated a Compamerica spokesperson.Highly expandable, the Wonder PC fills the gap below PCs selling for much more, yet it has the capabilities of PCs up to $1200 in price tag from well known retail outlets.Complimenting its low cost are a design which offers 6 internal USB 2.0 ports, a choice of 10/100 or Gigabit Ethernet, and Microsoft Office, along with an all in one Fax/Printer/Scanner/Copier by Hewlett Packard at an excellent price. Various other options allow an owner to outfit it like a much higher priced system, without sacrificing anything.Each Wonder PC also includes support to be optionally configured with CompAmerica's proprietary "VFTA" feature, that automatically backs up all work onto a virtual backup storage system, as you work. VFTA is available for a very cost effective price.
When equipped with VFTA, the Wonder PC can sustain a total loss of it's primary Hard Disk Drive, without losing any user data, and can be restarted immediately from it's VFTA backup system, for minimum downtime.Amazing for such a low price machine! CompAmerica recently received the ACSA "Engineering Dream" award for 2005 for the Wonder PC with VFTA as "the most reliable PC in the industry", no small accomplishment for a computer that starts out at only $299.For more information, please contact Compamerica at http://www.compamerica.com..
Remote Controls
Remote controls ? these days we can't seem to function without them. In modern-day living, remote controls have virtually become an extra limb that we cannot do without.
The Germans first began using them during World War I, to control motorboats and airplanes that would destroy ships by crashing into them. The Second World War saw bombs that were controlled by remote devices. In fact, the first use of remotes in our homes began after the war, when remote controlled garage doors started being manufactured.
The T.V. remote followed suit. It was aptly called ?Lazy Bones,' and was made by Zenith Corporation, an American company.
Early remote controls were not wireless, and were in fact attached to cables connecting it to the T.V. Subsequent developments saw the making of Flashmatic, the wireless remote that had to be pointed at the television set.
The next generation of remote controls used high-frequency sound to transmit signals, and only in the...
Remote Controls
Ohaus Introduces PS Pocket Scale Series
Pine Brook, NJ (ContentDesk) -- Ohaus Corporation, a leading manufacturer of scales and balances for the laboratory, education, jewelry and industrial markets worldwide, is introducing the PS series line of pocket scales, delivering great performance in a unique, stylish yet functional design.Smaller than most pocket scales, the PS series allows a comfortable fit in your pocket and, at a mere 2.8 x 0.8 x 3.6 inches, takes up less space in your bag or briefcase, all while offering the superior performance characteristic of all Ohaus balances and scales.The PS scales feature a unique sliding pan design, allowing the pan to glide back and forward to either to engage and expose or disengage and cover the load cell and display and buttons for operation or transport.
Unlike hinged or removable covers, the Ohaus sliding pan decreases the risk of breakage, loss and scale damage.
The lightweight PS Pocket Scale series features overload, underload and stability indicators, auto...
Why Rent a Computer?
If you are out of town you might need to rent a car, a hotel room and a computer. When your car or computer?breaks down, you need a temporary rental replacement or?perhaps you just want to impress someone... you can rent a fast new car or a computer that would impress your client or your date. People confuse computer renting with leasing. Renting is short term in nature and is very flexible.
You can extend the rental or cancel at any time. Leasing, like buying, can't be cancelled without a 'severe penalty' once you have committed. Leasing is a fixed arrangement. Renting to totally flexible.Use the same analogy for renting cars as for renting computers. You wouldn't rent a car from Hertz? or Avis? for three years, would you? You might lease a car for?three years from GMAC? or a lease a computer from GE Equipment Leasing?, but you wouldn't be able to rent one for a day or two from those companies.There are many more reasons to rent computers, projectors, and plasma displays than...
Why Rent a Computer?
Digital Or Film?
For many, digital photography is a breath of fresh air, but be wary - believing our landscape images will
be superior could be a serious blunder.
Having lost count of the number of people who have asked me: "have you gone digital?" I am always left
wondering why it's such a much-asked question. The camera is only a tool in which a photographer creates an image. His personal ability to create a unique image remains the same.
For many forms of photography, digital has long held obvious advantages, but for landscapes the resolution necessary to make larger prints just wasn't available. But things have changed and digital cameras are fast becoming the tools that most pros use.
Modern digital cameras are perfectly capably of matching the 35 mm film - the format which most landscape photographers begin with.
But can they really match the large format film cameras? This is probably the greatest question that all photographers...
Digital Or Film?
10 Steps To Buying A Digital Camera You Must Know
You are anxious to purchase your new digital camera! You want to get it in your hands quickly so you can begin to enjoy it. Are you going to go to the store right now and pick one out? Wrong! You must have some basic knowledge and know-how prior to entering into the world of salesmen and digital cameras! Here are the steps to buying the digital camera that is right for you.1. Know your budget. Yes, you have to do the number crunching this time. No sense in getting your hopes up for a high powered digital camera you can't afford.
Do not be afraid to tell the salesman straight away what your budget is either. Don't waste your time looking for cameras that don't fit this budget.2. Know what you want to use the camera for. Is this for a professional or to take pictures of your kids? Will it be used mostly indoors, outdoors, or both? Knowing this information can help narrow down your search as well.3. Needs versus desires.
Okay so just about everyone wants the digital camera...
10 Steps To Buying A Digital Camera You Must Know
Buying a treadmill? Making the right choice
Out of all the aerobic machines that I have personally used
I still consider the treadmill to be one of the best for
cardiovascular conditioning. According to different data
that I have read more than 40 million participants up about
800% since 1990 seem to agree.
It is very important that the treadmill that you choose meet
your specific needs and help you achieve your goals. Their
are numerous models to choose from so you have to do your
homework. I believe I can help you with the learning curve.
Do not shop by price alone it can be a big mistake! The old
saying you get what you pay for certainly applies here.
A treadmill can be a maintenance nightmare if you buy the
wrong one. Look at this purchase as a long term investment.
You want it to hold up for years to come. You may have to
wait if money restrictions prevent you from buying the
treadmill...